Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906), India’s pioneering artist, blended Western realism with Indian themes. His iconic oil paintings brought mythology and history to life. A visionary, he made art accessible through prints, shaping Indian visual culture.
Shankar (Lord Shiva & Family) depicts Lord Shiva, Parvati, and Ganesh enthroned before Mount Kailash, with Nandi at their feet. The deities are richly adorned in silk and jewels. Notable deviations from traditional iconography include Shiva’s Victorian moustache and a lion-flanked throne replacing Parvati’s typical vahana. These artistic choices held symbolic meaning for Hindu audiences: the British lion throne represented a temporary empire, while Shiva’s supreme position affirmed enduring Hindu divine authority over colonial power.
Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906), India’s pioneering artist, blended Western realism with Indian themes. His iconic oil paintings brought mythology and history to life. A visionary, he made art accessible through prints, shaping Indian visual culture.
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Shankar (Lord Shiva & Family) depicts Lord Shiva, Parvati, and Ganesh enthroned before Mount Kailash, with Nandi at their feet. The deities are richly adorned in silk and jewels. Notable deviations from traditional iconography include Shiva’s Victorian moustache and a lion-flanked throne replacing Parvati’s typical vahana. These artistic choices held symbolic meaning for Hindu audiences: the British lion throne represented a temporary empire, while Shiva’s supreme position affirmed enduring Hindu divine authority over colonial power.
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